Topic: Business — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-04 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Advantage is looking to invest between 5 billion yen and 15 billion yen per deal in properties like offices, logistics facilities, factories and hotels. (Source photos by Nikkei)
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[2026-04-04 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com,
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[2026-04-04 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Law enforcement’s scrutiny of the trading involving the prediction markets should come as no surprise, top financial cops say – as they are no longer just apps used by sports fans to wager on games, but high-profile venues used by sophisticated traders to gauge risks across global events, On The Money has learned.
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[2026-04-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The Gulf Co-operation Council is emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic financial regions, driven by rapid economic diversification and innovation. With its strong foundation of stability and governance, alongside its keen embrace of technology, the region is uniquely positioned to establish itself as a global leader in regulatory innovation.
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[2026-04-04 00:58 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: That report gives the president some useful talking points as polling shows deep dissatisfaction with the state of the economy.
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[2026-04-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com,
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[2026-04-03 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in remarks made public Friday said his country could help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure by Iran has rattled the global economy.
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[2026-04-03 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war
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[2026-04-03 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Two and a half years of launching brutal attacks on its neighbours and the besieged enclave of Gaza have transformed Israel’s politics, economy and society, analysts say.
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[2026-04-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese competitors targeted as US companies invited to form consortiums to offer full-stack AI solutions around the world
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[2026-04-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts warn of escalating risks to Malaysia’s economy and call for adjusting the subsidy scheme to stop the government from ‘burning cash’
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[2026-04-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The national average hog price fell to an eight-year low of 10.68 yuan per kg in the fourth week of March
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[2026-04-03 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
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[2026-04-03 18:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-04-03 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some carriers have even removed unessential items like in-flight magazines from their planes
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[2026-04-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The Senegalese diaspora, estimated at around 700,000 people, nearly 4% of the population, plays a central role in the country’s economy. Mainly based in Europe and across Africa, it makes a significant contribution to national finances.
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[2026-04-03 17:44 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Australian petrol and diesel suppliers are diversifying their supply chains to bring in new shipments from five continents, as they scour the globe for extra cargoes to head off the worsening threat of fuel shortages.
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[2026-04-03 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will meet leaders of rival parties next week to discuss ways to support an economy hit by the war in the Middle East, a senior aide said Friday.
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[2026-04-03 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Iran’s paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz has continued to upend global oil and gas markets as the United States-Israeli war on the country enters its second month.
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[2026-04-03 16:45 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-04-03 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT and vanguard of the new wave of disruption sweeping through the economy, has taken a break from buying other artificial intelligence firms to invest in a daily three-hour online chat show.
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[2026-04-03 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The narrow, bending waterway in the Persian Gulf is a key trade route between the Middle East and the rest of the world, with global impact. It links crude oil producers in the Middle East to key markets in Asia, Europe, North America and beyond, with around 20% of the world’s traded crude oil, and a similar share of natural gas passing through it.
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[2026-04-03 15:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-04-03 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
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[2026-04-03 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A now hiring sign sits on the side of the road in Garland, Texas, Monday, March 23, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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[2026-04-03 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Seafood markets are doing a roaring trade on Good Friday. (ABC News: Jak Rowland)
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[2026-04-03 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-04-03 13:58 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Tourism Association] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Number of outbound tour groups to the mainland rose 30 per cent year on year, according to Hong Kong Tourism Association head Timothy Chui
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[2026-04-03 13:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HiteJinro said Friday it has launched Jinro Melon Limited Edition, an export-only soju product combining sweet melon flavor with the fresh taste of soju, as the company seeks to capitalize on growing global demand for flavored alcoholic drinks.
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[2026-04-03 13:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-04-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Alan Chan Chung-yee] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 60 per cent of outbound travellers expected to head to mainland cities, with high-speed rail continuing to gain popularity as the preferred mode of transport
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[2026-04-03 11:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BANGKOK, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WHX Bangkok 2026 organised by Informa Markets is set to be a landmark trade event for showcasing Korea's groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven healthcare and technology. Two leading Korean companies, Korea Body Information Co., Ltd. and maihub, will unveil their flagship solutions at the trade show taking place from 8 – 10 July 2026 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) in Bangkok.
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[2026-04-03 10:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Friday, after news that Iran and Oman were drafting a protocol to "monitor transit" through the Strait of Hormuz raised hopes that the crucial waterway could partially reopen.
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[2026-04-03 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A crew assembles the Polymarket ‘Situation Room’ pop-up bar at Proper 21 on K Street, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
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[2026-04-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Paris] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A fragile truce prevented all-out confrontation, but Beijing and Washington remain locked in a struggle few analysts see easing any time soon
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[2026-04-03 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Prediction markets show EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is the overwhelming favorite to replace ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi at the Justice Department.
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[2026-04-03 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: For over a century, policymakers have swung between two powerful economic poles: the egalitarian promise of Marxism and the efficiency-driven dynamism of Capitalism. One seeks justice, the other growth. Yet in today’s fractured global economy, which is marked by inequality, debt crises, and geopolitical instability, the real challenge is not choosing one over the other, but intelligently blending both to uplift ordinary people.
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[2026-04-03 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has decided to strictly manage public expenditure to minimise the impact on the country’s economy due to the prevailing war situation in the Middle East region.
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[2026-04-03 06:44 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-03 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: William Tucker Jr, a council member of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation from El Cajon, Calif., checks out a display at the Indian Gaming Association’s annual convention in San Diego, Thursday, April 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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[2026-04-03 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: China's local governments hope to spur spending by introducing school holidays. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
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[2026-04-03 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Multiculturalism
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[2026-04-03 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A few days ago, according to a leaked exchange, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told an Iranian military counterpart that their nation’s economy will face collapse in three more weeks without an immediate cease-fire.
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[2026-04-03 05:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Videos circulating from the area showed repeated blasts and a large fire, while reports indicated the attack struck close to strategic and industrial infrastructure. The latest bombardment came after earlier strikes this week on Esfahan, a key transport and industrial hub, underlining the sustained pressure on central parts of the country as the conflict entered a second month.
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[2026-04-03 05:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: LONDON (AP) — Britain accused Iran on Thursday of holding the world’s economy hostage as diplomats from more than 40 countries held talks on ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that has been choked off by the US-Israeli war against Iran.
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[2026-04-03 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: President Donald Trump has doubled down on the U.S. war against Iran, spiking oil prices Thursday as traders prepare for a longer conflict that will exacerbate the already deep disruption to global energy supplies.
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[2026-04-03 04:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Exports to Asia from the U.S. grew and imports declined in February compared with the month before, shrinking the trade deficit with the region. © Reuters
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[2026-04-03 03:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
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[2026-04-03 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The U.S. imported less goods than a year earlier in the period from April 2025 to January 2026 as the Trump administration's tariffs took hold. © Reuters
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[2026-04-03 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
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